Jennifer Marie Yockey
San Diego,California
Summary
Highly experienced educator with passion for developing a rich learning experience that focuses on the whole child. Through compassion, authenticity, professionalism and dedication, students will be encouraged to reach their highest potential in a variety of ways. With careful planning, effective communication, collaboration, and goal setting, support will be given to enrich the learning experience and instill a love for learning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor School of Education
Western Governor University
08.2023 - Current
- Mentor student teachers entering the profession and provide constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within their school community.
- Support student teacher candidates during their demonstration teaching through observation, reflection, data collection, and mentoring.
- Collaborate with classroom mentor teacher to produce midterm and final grade based on progress and performance of student teacher.
- Participate in meetings and professional growth with fellow supervisors and WGU administrators to enhance support and guidance.
Classroom Teacher
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects relate to real-world experiences.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their student's education.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students' connection to subject matter.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Promoted inclusive practices within classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Informally and formally assessed academic progress through written and computer-based programs, then used data to drive instruction.
Teacher of Record
Elite Academic Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in Peak Performance Summer Program.
- Was point of contact between students, content teachers, and coaches.
- Held virtual tutoring sessions for students to receive extra assistance in their classes.
- Facilitated meet and greets with families to share expectations and goals.
- Was readily available for any questions and support as needed.
- Collected student data for compliance purposes.
- Maintained updated spreadsheet of grades to report to parents, teachers, and administrators.
Classroom Teacher
RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2016 - 01.2017
- All previously mentioned classroom teacher responsibilities
- Trained and taught CPM, College Preparatory Mathematics Program
Classroom Teacher
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2013 - 01.2015
- All previously mentioned classroom teacher responsibilities
- Grade level lead
- Led staff developments in GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) program
Classroom Teacher
CENTRALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2002 - 01.2013
- All previously mentioned classroom teacher responsibilities
- Teacher in Charge and given administrative duties in absence of principal. Facilitated staff meetings and attended IEP meetings on behalf of absent administration.
- Crisis Team Leader
- IEP cluster teacher, 2009-2010
- Behavior Team Member
- Meet the Masters School Site Liaison
- Disney Music Grant recipient
- Independent Study Teacher after school for homebound students, 2006-2008
- Taught after school reading intervention program
- Member of Leadership Team
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Dance
Chapman University
Orange, California 12.1999
Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential with CLAD -
Chapman University
Orange, CA06.2002
High School Diploma -
Esperanza High School
Anaheim, California 06.1995
Skills
- Outgoing and positive personality
- Patient and encouraging teacher
- Creative & flexible
- Works well in group situations
- Excels in bringing people together
- Recognizes the importance of physical education and visual and performing arts
Religious And Civic Activities
- Professional choreographer for full scale high school productions.
- Youth group young adult and teen advisor with St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
- Former National Young Adult League Board Member with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Professional Development
- Trained in a wide variety of web-based software programs including Canvas, iReady, Google Suite, Nearpod, DIBELS, ST Math, Accelerated Reader, Read Theory, and is a Seesaw Ambassador,
- Heavily trained in SELD and Benchmark Advanced to reach all Multilingual Learners
- Proficient in use of Promethean, SMART, and Boxlight boards
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor School of Education
Western Governor University
08.2023 - Current
Teacher of Record
Elite Academic Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Classroom Teacher
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher
RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2016 - 01.2017
Classroom Teacher
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2013 - 01.2015
Classroom Teacher
CENTRALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2002 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Dance
Chapman University
Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential with CLAD -
Chapman University
High School Diploma -
Esperanza High School
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